Tottenham 5
Chelsea 3An
unusually lax defensive display from Chelsea, combined with a vibrant offensive
showing from Spurs contributed to a convincing victory for the home side. Eight
goals and many more missed chances contributed to a thoroughly enjoyable rumble
at White Hart Lane. It was only Chelsea's second league defeat of the
season and leaves them all square on points and goal difference with main
rivals Manchester City at the top of the table.

Harry Kane unsettled the Blues' defence throughout, so much so that one
of those tormented by his efforts, Gary Cahill, had a sly kick out at him while
he lay prone on the ground mid-way through the second period. On his
feet, Kane provided the impetus for Spurs to do what they like to do best, take
the game to the opposition. Chelsea
looked to be on their way to their 'usual' three points early on as they took
the lead through a Diego Costa tap in, after the ball had hit the post
and then enjoyed a spell where they threatened to put Spurs out of the game.Tottenham
kept in the match though and Kane waltzed his way past several weary challenges
to equalise, something that Jose Mourinho would no doubt have noted for his
post match brief with the players. They took the lead when Danny Rose gambled
on a rebound after the ball had struck the post and fell nicely to the
full-back who slotted into the net. It got even better for Spurs just before
half-time as they were awarded a penalty, when Kane just reached the ball
before Cahill and was brought down by the England international centre-back.
Andros Townsend converted to put the home side 3-1 ahead at the break.If
anyone thought that the goals might dry up in the second period then they were
misguided. An increasingly open game took another twist as Kane turned
exquisitely to fire his shot into the corner.Chelsea
were not quite beaten yet and a quick fire break from them saw Cesc Fabregas
feed Eden Hazard to reduce the arrears.At 4-2
and Chelsea still eying a potential comeback as they poured forward, Cesar Azpilicueta
saw his firm right foot shot kept out crucially by Hugo Lloris after a slick
move from Mourinho's charges. As it was, minutes later Spurs replied in kind as
Kane held up the ball and played in Nacer Chadli to score the fifth via a
slight deflection and effectively seal the result.Chelsea
continued to go forward and created further chances as Spurs seemed incapable
of or unwilling to close the game out. Ramires shot narrowly wide and Fabregas
was on the end of an intricate passing move only to shoot tamely at Lloris.A late
lifeline came from a close range John Terry finish with 3 minutes to go as
Chelsea players queued up to score but by then it was too late to change the overall
outcome of the match.Great
entertainment for the fans, especially those of the home side, but Mourinho
will not have been best pleased with the way his side capitulated after seeming
to be in control at 1-0 ahead

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